A preliminary injunction motion is set for May, the judge issued a scheduling order, and CARB announced a public workshop to kick off a rulemaking to implement the laws.
By Joshua T. Bledsoe, Nikki Buffa, Betty M. Huber, and Matthew Green
The litigation over California’s climate disclosure laws has been ongoing since January 2024. In the latest development, the US District Court for the Central District of California is scheduled to conduct a hearing on a motion
The Coalition focuses on reducing regulatory burden in supply chain requirements, achieving net zero by 2045, and voluntary measures in environmental and resource management.
By Axel Schiemann, Stefan Bartz, Joachim Grittmann, and Falko Schmidt
Following the German federal election in February 2025, the new coalition consisting of CDU/CSU and SPD (the Coalition) has reached a coalition agreement, unveiled on April 9, 2025. This agreement marks the culmination of extensive negotiations and sets the agenda for the new
The scheme’s expansion to include the steel, cement, and aluminum smelting industries increases the program’s coverage to 60% of China’s total greenhouse gas emissions.
By Paul A. Davies, JP Brisson, Michael Green, and Qingyi Pan
On March 26, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (the MEE) published the “Work Plan for the National Carbon Emissions Trading Market Covering the Steel, Cement, and Aluminum Smelting Industries” (the Work Plan).1 The Work Plan expands the scope of
The updated guidance includes simplification measures allowing due diligence statements’ reuse, annual submission, and management by authorised representatives on behalf of companies.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 15 April 2025, the European Commission (the Commission) announced measures to simplify the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is set to apply from 30 December 2025. This initiative is part of the Commission’s more general ongoing focus on streamlining
The European Council has approved the Directive, which offers a temporary relief to companies facing requirements under the CSRD and CSDDD.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 14 April 2025, the European Council formally approved the “Stop the Clock” Directive (the Directive), marking a crucial milestone in the European Union’s efforts to overhaul sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements for businesses. The Directive is the first part of the two-part
An overhaul of the UK consumer law landscape is on the horizon, with the consumer law provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 set to take effect on 6 April 2025.
By Fiona Maclean, David Little, Irina Vasile, and Sean Newhouse
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) represents a significant shift in the UK’s consumer protection regime. By introducing new enforcement powers and substantive obligations on top of a foundation
The guidance clarifies obligations, shares steps businesses should take, and reinforces reporting to combat modern slavery.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 25 March 2025, the UK Home Office published its updated Transparency in Supply Chains (TISC): Statutory Guidance (the Guidance), which provides new and detailed recommendations to help organisations comply with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA). The Guidance includes clearer expectations and practical tips designed
Stakeholders should stay informed as state and federal officials advance plans and policies for water conservation, water quality, and climate resilience in California.
By Mike Romey, Lucas Quass, Nolan Fargo, Cody Kermanian, and Samantha Yeager
Following consecutive years of heavy rainfall, California experienced record heat and dry conditions during the summer of 2024, which led parts of the state back into drought. Despite late 2024 storms in Northern California, January 2025 saw statewide precipitation fall below
The landmark decision alters the NPDES permit landscape, shifting the focus to specific actions over general outcomes.
By Michael G. Romey, Benjamin D. Gibson, Lucas I. Quass, Phil Goldberg, and Cody M. Kermanian
On March 4, 2025, the US Supreme Court issued its decision in City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency, 145 S.Ct. 704 (2025), which held that while the Clean Water Act (CWA) authorizes the inclusion of narrative (non-numeric) criteria
The ESPR aims to make sustainable products the norm in the EU, replacing the current Ecodesign Directive and introducing broader measures for sustainability.
By Paul A. Davies, Cesare Milani, José María Alonso, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Telmo Iriondo
On 18 July 2024, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) entered into force. The ESPR forms part of a package of measures central to achieving the objectives of the European Commission’s 2020 Circular Economy